Activation of non-deployed airbag modules and pretensioners (Skoda Rapid NH1)

Attention.

• If the vehicle is to be scrapped, the airbags and seat belt pretensioners must be activated inside the vehicle. If the vehicle is to be used in the future and only the airbag modules need to be scrapped, they must be activated outside the vehicle.
• When airbags or pretensioners are activated, a large amount of smoke is released, so it is necessary to select an appropriate space for their activation.
• Activation of airbags or pretensioners is a significant source of noise, so it is necessary to select an appropriate space for their activation. If for some reason this is not possible, take measures to ensure soundproofing of the process.
• During the activation of SRS elements, it is necessary to use protective headphones or special isolated rooms for personnel.

Activation inside the car (when recycling a car) (driver airbag module)

1. Place the car in an isolated place.

2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before continuing further work.

3. Remove the lower steering column cover.

4. Disconnect the connection between the contact disk connector and the side connector.

Note: Immediately after disconnection from the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of the contact disk connector are automatically shorted. This prevents accidental deployment of the driver's airbag, for example, from static electricity.

5. Use two suitable wires of at least six meters in length for activation. Connect the wires at one end.



6. Touch the car body with your bare hand to discharge your own static electricity.

7. Use pliers or something similar to cut through the instrument panel wiring harness, while the contact disk connector must be disconnected.

Note: The disconnection point must be far enough away from the side wire connector to allow the activation wires to be connected to it.

8. Connect the activation wires to the disconnected instrument panel wiring harness, wrap the connection points with insulating tape, and then lead the activation wires out of the car.

9. Connect the side connector with the connected activation wires to the contact ring connector.

Note: If the car glass is scratched, the activation of the airbags will cause the glass to break and fly out of the car, so it is recommended to always cover the car with a cover.

10. To reduce the sound from the activation of the airbag, it is necessary to close all the door windows as tightly as possible, close all the doors and cover the car with a cover.

Attention.

• Before activating the airbag in the manner described, first make sure there are no strangers near the vehicle. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the airbag has deployed, so you should wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas that fills the airbag is not poisonous, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the airbag module does not activate, do not approach the module but contact a ŠKODA representative.

11. Move as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the vehicle to activate the airbag.

12. After activation, dispose of the airbag module as described in the relevant section below.

Activation inside the car (when recycling a car) (passenger airbag module)

1. Place the car in an isolated place.

2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before continuing further work.

3. Remove the glove box.

4. Disconnect the connection between the airbag module connector (front passenger) and a side wiring connector.

Note: If the connector is disconnected, both electrodes of the front passenger air bag module connector will automatically short-circuit to prevent accidental air bag deployment due to static electricity, etc.

5. Use two suitable wires of at least six meters in length for activation. Connect the wires at one end.

6. Touch the car body with your bare hand to discharge your own static electricity.

7. Cut the instrument panel wire when the air bag module connector is disconnected.

8. Connect the wires to each of the four terminals, then insulate them with electrical tape. Remove the wiring from the outside of the car.

9. Connect the side connector with the intermediate wire to the terminal of the airbag module.

10. To prevent deafening noises caused by airbag deployment, cover the vehicle with a cover.

Caution: If there are cracks on any glass, the glass may break and fly out after the airbag is deployed, therefore, to prevent injury, it is necessary to always cover the car with a cover when the airbags are activated.

Attention.

• Before activating the airbag in the manner described, first make sure there are no strangers near the vehicle. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the airbag has deployed, so you should wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas that fills the airbag is not poisonous, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the airbag module does not activate, do not approach the module but contact a ŠKODA representative.

11. Move as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the vehicle to activate the airbag.

12. After activation, dispose of the airbag module as described in the relevant section below.

Activation inside the car (when recycling a car) (side airbag module)

1. Place the car in an isolated place.

2. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery terminal before starting any work.

3. Disconnect the connection between the side airbag module connector and disconnect the side connector wiring.

Attention: It is necessary to deflate the side airbags on both the driver's and passenger's seats.

Note: If the connector is disconnected, both electrodes of the side airbag module connector will be automatically shorted to prevent accidental airbag deployment due to static electricity, etc.

4. Connect the activation wires, at least 6 meters long, to each wiring adapter and insulate the wiring with electrical tape. Also, it is necessary to twist the other end of the activation wires to prevent the airbags from being triggered by static electricity.

5. Connect the airbag connector to the SRS airbag adapter wire and remove the activation wires from the vehicle.

6. To prevent deafening noises caused by airbag deployment, cover the vehicle with a cover.

Caution: If there are cracks on any glass, the glass may break and fly out after the airbag is deployed, therefore, to prevent injury, it is necessary to always cover the car with a cover when the airbags are activated.

Attention.

• Before activating the airbag in the manner described, first make sure there are no strangers near the vehicle. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the airbag has deployed, so you should wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas that fills the airbag is not poisonous, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the airbag module does not activate, do not approach the module but contact a ŠKODA representative.

7. Move as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the vehicle to activate the airbag.



8. After activation, dispose of the airbag module as described in the relevant section below.

Activation inside the car (when recycling a car) /curtain type airbag module)

1. Place the car in an isolated place.

2. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery, then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery terminal before starting any work.

Caution: The curtain side airbags must be discharged from both the driver's seat and the passenger's seat.

3. Remove the ceiling trim panel.

4. Using a flat-head screwdriver, move aside and release the locking plug of the side connector wiring harness. Then disconnect the side connector of the wiring harness.

Note: If the connector is disconnected, both electrodes of the side airbag module connector will be automatically shorted to prevent accidental airbag deployment due to static electricity, etc.

5. Connect the activation wires, at least 6 meters long, to each wiring adapter and insulate the wiring with electrical tape. Also, it is necessary to twist the other end of the activation wires to prevent the airbags from being triggered by static electricity.

6. Connect the two terminals of the airbag module connector to the special SRS system adapter and remove the wiring from the vehicle.

7. To prevent deafening noises caused by the airbags deploying, cover the car with a cover.

Caution: If there are cracks on any glass, the glass may break and fly out after the airbag is deployed, therefore, to prevent injury, it is necessary to always cover the car with a cover when the airbags are activated.

Attention.

• Before activating the airbag in the manner described, first make sure there are no strangers near the vehicle. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the airbag has deployed, so you should wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas that fills the airbag is not toxic, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the airbag module does not activate, do not approach the module but contact a ŠKODA representative.

8. Move as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the vehicle to activate the airbag.

9. After activation, dispose of the airbag module as described in the relevant section below.

Activation inside the car (when recycling a car) (seat belt pretensioner)

1. Place the car in an isolated place.

2. Disconnect the negative and positive battery cables, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cable before continuing further work.

3. Remove the lower part of the vehicle's center pillar trim panel.

4. Perform the following steps to disconnect the pretensioner connectors:

Note: Immediately after disconnecting from the instrument panel wiring harness, both electrodes of the seat belt pretensioner connector are automatically shorted. This prevents the driver's airbag from being accidentally deployed, for example, by static electricity.

Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry out and unlock the side wire connector release button.



Disconnect the side electrical wiring connector.

5. Connect the activation wires of at least 6 m in length to the wires of the pretensioner adapter and wrap the connections with insulating tape. On the other hand, connect both wires together to prevent the seat belt pretensioner from being activated by static electricity.

6. Connect the seat belt pretensioner connector to the adapter with the activation wires and route the wires outside the vehicle.

7. Close all door windows completely to reduce the sound of the pretensioner operating.

Attention.

• Before activating the pretensioner in the manner described, first make sure there are no strangers near the vehicle. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the pretensioner is triggered, so you must wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas released when the pretensioner is triggered is not toxic, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the seat belt pretensioner does not activate, do not approach it and contact a ŠKODA representative.

8. Move as far away from the vehicle as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the vehicle to activate the pretensioner.

9. After activation, dispose of the seat belt pretensioner as described in the relevant section below.

Activation from outside the vehicle (driver airbag module)

Attention.

• This procedure is performed on an open, level surface no closer than 6 meters from barriers and people.
• Do not perform external activation in strong winds. Even in moderate winds, you must be upwind of the airbag module.

1. Disconnect the negative and positive cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before continuing.

2. Remove the airbag module from the vehicle.

Note: Due to the possibility of accidental deployment, store the airbag modules on a flat surface with the activation side facing up. Also, do not place any foreign objects on top of the modules.

3. Use two suitable wires of at least six meters in length for activation. Connect the wires at one end.



4. Touch the car body with your bare hand to discharge your own static electricity.

5. Use pliers to separate the driver's airbag module connector from the wires. Connect the activation wires using a special adapter to the airbag module connector and wrap with insulating tape.

6. Install the nut onto the bolt behind the driver airbag module and secure the thick wire in place.

7. Route the activation wires connected to the driver's airbag module through old car tires. Then, using the wire connected to the bolt, secure the driver's airbag module to the tire with the disk with the activation surface facing up.

8. Place several old tires on the wheel with the airbag module attached as shown in the figure below.

Attention.

• Before activation, make sure there are no strangers near the tires. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the airbag has deployed, so you should wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas that fills the airbag is not poisonous, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the airbag module does not activate, do not approach the module but contact a ŠKODA representative.

9. Move as far away from the tires as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the car to activate the airbag.

10. After activation, dispose of the airbag module as described in the relevant section below.

Activation from outside the vehicle (front passenger airbag module)

Attention.

• This procedure is performed on an open, level surface no closer than 6 meters from barriers and people.
• Do not perform external activation in strong winds. Even in moderate winds, you must be upwind of the airbag module.

1. Disconnect the negative and positive cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before continuing.

2. Remove the airbag module from the vehicle.

Note: Due to the possibility of accidental deployment, store the airbag modules on a flat surface with the activation side facing up. Also, do not place any foreign objects on top of the modules.

3. Take two activation wires at least 6 m long. Twist both wires together on one side to prevent activation of the front passenger airbag module from static electricity.

4. Touch the surface of the car body to relieve static tension.

5. Cut the airbag module connector from the wiring. Connect the activation wires to the airbag module connector wiring and insulate the connection with electrical tape.

6. Thread the thick wire through the airbag module mounting hole, and then secure the airbag module to the old tire with the rim so that the module trim faces up.

Attention.

• The wire adapter should lie loosely under the wheel. If it is too tight, the wires may be damaged when the airbag is deployed.
• During the activation process, the wire adapter connector should not be located between the tires.

7. Place three old tires on the wheel with the airbag module attached and tie all the tires with ropes in four places.

Attention.

• Before activation, make sure there are no strangers near the tires. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the airbag has deployed, so you should wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas that fills the airbag is not poisonous, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the airbag module does not activate, do not approach the module but contact a ŠKODA representative.

8. Move as far away from the tires as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the car to activate the airbag.

9. After activation, dispose of the airbag module as described in the relevant section below.

Activation from outside the vehicle (seat belt pretensioner)

Attention.

• This procedure is performed on an open, level surface no closer than 6 meters from barriers and people.
• Do not perform external activation in strong winds. Even in moderate winds, you must be upwind of the airbag module.

1. Disconnect the negative and positive cables from the battery terminals, and then remove the battery from the vehicle.

Caution: Wait at least 60 seconds after disconnecting the battery cables before continuing.

2. Remove the seat belt pretensioner from the vehicle.

Note: Due to the possibility of accidental activation, store the seat belt pretensioners on a flat surface with the activation side facing up. Also, do not place any foreign objects on top of the modules.

3. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry out and unlock the side wire connector release button.

4. Disconnect the side wire connector.

5. Connect the activation wires of at least 6 m in length to the wires of the pretensioner adapter and wrap the connections with insulating tape. On the other hand, connect both wires together to prevent the seat belt pretensioner from being activated by static electricity.

6. Connect the seat belt pretensioner connector to the adapter with activation wires.

7. Pass the thick wire through the hole in the seat belt pretensioner bracket and secure the pretensioner to the front (convex) part of the wheel rim in two places.

Caution: The wire adapter must lie freely under the wheel. If it is too tight, the wires may be damaged when the airbag is deployed.

8. Remove the seat belt from the wheel and then place one tire without a rim on top of the wheel with the pretensioner.

Attention.

• Before activation, make sure there are no strangers near the tires. Use protective glasses.
• The squib is very hot after the pretensioner is triggered, so you must wait at least 30 minutes to let it cool before handling it. The gas released when the pretensioner is triggered is not toxic, but inhaling it is still not recommended.
• If the seat belt pretensioner does not activate, do not approach it and contact a ŠKODA representative.

9. Move as far away from the tires as possible, disconnect the connection of the two wires from each other, and then connect them to the terminals of the battery removed from the car to activate the pretensioner.

10. After activation, dispose of the seat belt pretensioner as described in the relevant section below.